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Nigerian-born Layton Ndukwu’s brace sinks Liverpool

Nigerian-born England U23 player, Layton Ndukwu scored twice in Leicester City’s 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the Premier League International…

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Dalung reiterates commitment to grassroots sports development

A call has been made to all Sports Federations in Nigeria to embrace “catch-them-young principle” as deliberate policy of grassroots…

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Dalung reviews Nigeria’s 2016 sports performance; Assures of repositioning of Federations and better days in 2017

Nigeria’s Youth and Sports Minister Barr Solomon Dalung has said that Nigerian sports recorded significant achievements in the outgoing year…

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‘Pogba doesn’t really understand the game’

Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Eamon Dunphy has hit out at Manchester United star Paul Pogba. The ex-midfielder, who started…

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50,000 athletes to participate in 2017 Lagos City Marathon – Ambode …Tourney to become Africa’s best …Top 10 world marathoners to compete for $50,000 grand prize; Access Bank’s Wigwe, Seven-Up’s Sawhney, AFN’s Ogba, others at media briefing

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday said no fewer than 50,000 athletes from across the world are expected…

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Women’s Federation Cup victory: State Government hosts Rivers Angels

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has charged the Rivers Angels Football Club of Port Harcourt to win this year’s…

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The story of the rise of Victor Moses

The Blues wing-back is finally having his breakthrough at Stamford Bridge, but his talent was unearthed in the most remarkable…

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President Buhari congratulates victorious Super Eagles

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Super Eagles on their outstanding 3-1 victory over Algeria in the African qualifiers for…

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‘‘We will draw the blood of Desert Foxes’’-Rohr boasts; As Akwa Ibom govt mobilizes 20,000 supporters with jerseys.

Tony Asuquo, Uyo Super Eagles Coach, Genort Rohr has expressed confidence that, his team would draw the blood of the…

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Ronaldo: No one can be the next Cristiano Ronaldo

Real Madrid and Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo rejects the notion that there will ever be a player who is the…

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Nigeria/ Algeria WCQ: Mark urges Eagles to fly over Algiers—Wants early preparation for Russia Olympics 2020

Former President of the Senate Senator David Mark has tasked the Super Eagles of Nigeria not to let anything to…

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‘This is so embarrassing!’ – Soccer world reacts as Donald Trump becomes President of the United States

Reactions from around the soccer world following the news that the 70-year-old businessman has been elected ahead of Hillary Clinton…

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‘We have players with problems’ – Mourinho unhappy with United mentality; Devastating Reds stun Hornets 6-1 to go to the top

Sadio Mane netted one in each half while Philippe Coutinho, Emre Can, Roberto Firmino and Georginio Wijnaldum also got on…

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United bows to Fenerbahce! Pogba limps off in match

The world-record signing limped off in Manchester United’s Europa League match in Istanbul, with the visitors trailing 1-0 Paul Pogba…

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We’ve beaten the best team in the world, beams Guardiola

The Catalan coach says City played against “the best team in the world” in beating the Spanish champions 3-1 in…

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Man City match Man Utd’s record in Barca thrashing

Manchester City matched bitter rivals Manchester United on Tuesday, as they put three goals past Barcelona at the Etihad Stadium.…

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Mourinho charged AGAIN by FA; May face stadium ban

Jose Mourinho has been charged for the second time in quick succession by the Football Association after he was sent…

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